Scalable simulation platform for power transformers rating, loading policy, and thermal performances evaluation

Abstract

There is provided a scalable simulation platform, comprising means for rating a power transformer, means for setting a loading policy for a transformer, and/or means for evaluating the thermal performances of a transformer.

1 . A scalable simulation platform, comprising means for rating a power transformer, means for setting a loading policy for a transformer, and/or means for evaluating the thermal performances of a transformer. 
     
     
         2 . The scalable simulation platform according to  claim 1 , which is adapted for simulating: heat-run test configurations, loading capability, thermal performances, capacity upgrade, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The scalable simulation platform according to  claim 1 , comprising: a front-end server, a simulation designer, a database and file bucket, and a simulation server. 
     
     
         4 . The scalable simulation platform according to  claim 3 , wherein the front-end server is adapted for coordinating actions between power system actors involved in the decision-making process; preferably the actions are selected from the group consisting of:
 authentication, transformer registration, data streaming and formatting, and simulation initialization and monitoring.   
     
     
         5 . The scalable simulation platform according to  claim 4 , wherein the power system actors are selected from the group consisting of: maintenance and planning engineers, load dispatchers, high voltage asset managers or owners, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and transformer monitoring service providers. 
     
     
         6 . The scalable simulation platform according to  claim 3 , wherein the simulation designer is a web console embodying model constructs; preferably the model constructs are selected from the group consisting of: transformer dynamic datasheet, loading scenario modeler, and virtual transformer designer. 
     
     
         7 . The scalable simulation platform according to  claim 3 , wherein the database and file bucket is adapted for storing at least one of: metadata associated with all user accounts and application programming interface (API) keys, simulation experiments metadata, and data streamed from external sources; transformer profiles; and simulation results. 
     
     
         8 . The scalable simulation platform according to  claim 3 , wherein the simulation server embodies one or more simulation clusters. 
     
     
         9 . The scalable simulation platform according to  claim 1 , which is cloud-based. 
     
     
         10 . A method for rating a power transformer, for setting a loading policy for a transformer, and/or for evaluating the thermal performances of a transformer, the method comprising simulation of one or more of: heat-run test configurations, loading capability, thermal performances, and capacity upgrade. 
     
     
         11 . A method for rating a power transformer, for setting a loading policy for a transformer, and/or for evaluating the thermal performances of a transformer, the method comprising using the scalable simulation platform as defined in  claim 1 . 
     
     
         12 . Use of the scalable simulation platform as defined in  claim 1 , for rating a power transformer, for setting a loading policy for a transformer, and/or for evaluating the thermal performances of a transformer. 
     
     
         13 . A ubiquitous transformer nameplate, which embodies a digital infrastructure system allowing for the transformer nameplate to be moved from its traditional passive role to a dynamic virtual infrastructure. 
     
     
         14 . The ubiquitous transformer nameplate according to  claim 13 , wherein the digital infrastructure system comprises:
 means for allowing power system actors to register their transformers on a digital portal (preferably the digital portal is cloud-based), preferably with their conventional nameplate and heat-run test report, and accessories data such as liquid ad winding temperature indicator;   means for allowing the power system actors to submit their loading policy requirements to obtain the determination of an optimal loading policy that reliably suits their continuous operation;   means for enabling a continuous verification of transformers ratings compliances against the guidelines enacted by regulatory bodies, and deliver a digital certificate of compliancy for audit;   means for delivering daily/weekly/monthly load forecast notifications to the actors or designated recipients, with the help of location weather data, and custom load profile; and/or   means for allowing the tracking of the performance of commissioned transformers' thermal performances before and on site after commissioning, on the operation theater.   
     
     
         15 . The ubiquitous transformer nameplate according to  claim 13 , wherein the digital infrastructure system comprises: a portal adapted for the registration of transformers; and a simulation server embodying a nameplate calculation center (NCC). 
     
     
         16 . The ubiquitous transformer nameplate according to  claim 15 , wherein the nameplate calculation center comprises:
 means for generating a QR code for each transformer;   means for conducting the load forecast calculation and the thermal performance evaluation of the transformer;   means for generating a comprehensive forecast report for the actors; and/or means for executing a notification and delivery schedule.   
     
     
         17 . The ubiquitous transformer nameplate according to  claim 14 , wherein the power system actors are selected from the group consisting of: maintenance and planning engineers, load dispatchers, high voltage asset managers or owners, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and transformer monitoring service providers. 
     
     
         18 . The ubiquitous transformer nameplate according to  claim 13 , which is cloud-based. 
     
     
         19 . A system comprising the scalable simulation platform as defined in  claim 1 , optionally which is cloud-based. 
     
     
         20 . A system comprising the ubiquitous transformer nameplate as defined in  claim 13 , optionally which is cloud-based.